Allow me to introduce myself. In May, I was elected Democratic Central Committee Member for Bedford Precinct 6B. Although I had served in this capacity a few years ago, this time I took office in a period of great turmoil for Cuyahoga County in general and for Democrats in particular. Public anger at an alleged pattern of corruption among some county officials led voters then to approve a county reform issue called "Issue 6." That anger resulted in the removal of Jimmy Dimora as County Democratic Chair, and I was able to join other elected Democratic officials the next month in electing Stuart Garson as the new party chair.
Although I have never met Chairman Garson, I have seen enough of his letters and heard enough of his speeches to know that our party is in good hands again. He is low-key and no-nonsense, and I think those are attributes that we can use after the drama of Jimmy Dimora's administration. I believe it is possible to bring both our party and our county back, and I look forward to working with him and with you in the years ahead to do just that.
Lynn and I have lived here virtually all our adult lives--since 1972, to be precise. We are pretty thoroughly invested in the community: we were longtime members of the now-closed St. Mary Parish, and our children attended the Bedford City Schools. (One of them now teaches kindergarten at her own primary school, Central; another owns the house next door.) My work with the Democratic Party is simply a part of my desire to make our home town better.
If I can be of assistance, please let me know. Specifically, let me know if you need any of the following:
- a voter registration form;
- a ride to the polls on Election Day;
- an absentee ballot mailed or dropped off at the Board of Elections.
You can reach me at 440-439-5757, or by email at StageCoach@lavezzi.name.
For our community,
Bill Lavezzi
